Living with a Spinal Cord Injury is a daily challenge.
Designing Wheelchair Accessible Homes in Australia – Great Advice & Tips Introduction Definition of a wheelchair-accessible home Wheelchair accessible homes are residences that have been designed and built with the specific needs of individuals using wheelchairs in mind. These homes feature amenities and modifications allowing individuals to live independent and comfortable lives while using a … Read more
Rebound Stronger: The Benefits of Exercise for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Introduction Physical exertion plays a crucial role in the preservation of a sound lifestyle, including for those who have suffered a spinal cord injury. Such an injury can significantly alter one’s physical aptitudes and mobility. However, engaging in exercise can aid in the enhancement … Read more
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Introduction Eliminating discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various facets of life is the goal of the Australian Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), a federal legislation that was instituted in 1992. To ensure its continued relevance and efficacy in addressing the requirements of those with disabilities, this act has undergone several … Read more
Rollin’ Smoothly: Designing Wheelchair Accessible Footpaths for a Hassle-Free Ride! For a person relying on a wheelchair, the challenges of traversing the world with limited mobility are not unfamiliar. Frequently, the difficulties of getting around, especially in strange environments, are encountered. Hence, designing wheelchair accessible footpaths becomes a matter of significance. The modification of the … Read more
Why build a cat tower? I had an accident in 2009, putting me in a wheelchair, but I like to set goals, such as driving again, and now I drive independently anywhere I want. I never expected to have a goal to build a cat tower! Scroll down to the bottom if you would rather … Read more
My Christmas Lights for 2022 Prior to my accident in 2009, I would drive my children around Adelaide to see the homes that celebrated Christmas with a display in their front yards. After moving into my home in Sefton Park in 2019, I wanted to contribute to the homes that families could visit, and I … Read more
Introduction – Spring is in the air The weather is getting warmer and the days longer and Spring is only a few weeks away. This blog shares the preparation for growing vegetables in my raised garden bed. I use a wheelchair and built a custom home with an emphasis on accessibility, safety, security and entertainment. … Read more
My 7 days of living with a disability and isolation due to COVID – introduction I live with a disability (T3 paraplegia, chronic pain, sleep apnea and other conditions), get help from carers each evening and currently only live with a cat called Spartacus. Near the beginning of 2020, my GP mentioned that I should … Read more
Suprapubic catheter falls out – introduction I acquired a spinal cord injury (SCI) in 2009 after being hit by a tree, and have no control over my bladder. There are multiple methods available that utilise a catheter to empty the bladder and I have a suprapubic catheter. During an operation, a urologist made a hole, … Read more
Introduction I acquired a disability in 2009, and now use a wheelchair to get around and regularly experience accessibility issues, which makes it difficult, or impossible, to get where I want to go. I’m also a Christian, and this blog focuses on inclusion for persons with disabilities (PWD) in Christian churches. Firstly, I need to … Read more
